Pet Hotel - Kennel Attendant I Bather I Receptionist I Driver

About the role

We are a large, well-established dog and cat hotel since 1983, looking for pet-loving individuals to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our overnight pets and Doggie Daycare guests, bathing, and relocations. All candidates must be comfortable working with dogs and cats of all sizes and breeds, be flexible with their schedule, and must be able to work weekends and holidays. Flexibility is required — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. We are available to our clients 24/7, 365 days a year.

Responsibilities

Kennel Attendant / Animal Care Specialist

• Feeding strict diets to dogs and cats
• Washing bedding and other laundry
• Washing dishes
• Walking dogs and safely monitoring playgroups
• Closely monitoring each animal's eating, potty, and behavior habits
• Cleaning and sanitation of facility
• Exercising dogs of all sizes and breeds

Cattery Attendant

• Clean cat condos, wash bedding and dishes, including litter boxes
• Provide assigned activities for cats or rabbits
• Monitor health of pets in cattery

Bather

• Brushing and bathing pets (cats and dogs)
• Ensure each pet leaves the grooming room clean and free of mats (haircuts not required)
• Provide exit baths for boarding, daycare, and some walk-in baths
• Maintenance of grooming equipment
• Housekeeping and maintenance of kennel
• Assist in other areas of the kennel
• Maintain logs

Receptionist / Customer Service

• Checking in and out clients
• Updating records
• Emailing clients
• Answering phone calls
• Multitask with proficient computer skills
• Help in other areas of the kennel
• Drive company vehicle to transport pets to and from airport

Driver

• Assist with relocation services: picking up and dropping pets off at cargo facilities for flights or from clients
• Handle dogs and cats safely
• Assist with animal care at kennel
• Maintain a clean driving record (no points)
• Cross-training in other areas of the kennel is a plus

Requirements

Minimum experience: Only apply if you have had previous working experience (minimum of 6 months) with either a veterinary clinic, animal boarding facility, or animal shelter. Applications with no previous experience will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and client service skills — in person, via phone, and written
• Sound decision-making skills and ability to multi-task
• Properly handle pets to ensure pets' safety and handlers' safety
• Enjoy keeping pets and kennels clean
• Ability to work independently and be a team player
• Extremely dependable and on time
• Well groomed, organized, and detail oriented
• Ability to bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats
• Cannot be allergic to dogs, cats, or rabbits
• Very strict no-drug policy

Physical Requirements

• Dependable attendance required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum 10-hour day
• Ability to maintain accurate records, prioritize tasks, and understand written directions
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and communicate in person or over the telephone

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 6 months hands-on work experience with animals

Benefits

Benefits offered for full-time employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid sick and vacation time

Pay

Starting at $18 an hour